Cat Sitting in Ankeny
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1. Briana M.


“As always, Briana is such a reliable and gentle friend to my pups! She is patient with the little one and a great communicator! Do not hesitate to schedule a drop-in visit or other appointments with Briana!”


2. Candace B.

“Candace did an amazing job watching my three kitties! Sent photos and updates everyday, feed them, cleaned their boxes, and played with them!”


3. Celia D.

“Thank you Celia for taking such good care of Sammy. I loved your thorough updates and photos, gave us real peace of mind during our trip. Highly recommend Celia!”


4. Kent K.

“Kent is dependable and is good with my dog. I definitely recommend him.”


5. Caitlyn S.

“Caitlyn is AMAZING. She truly loves and cares for your dog, whether it’s her first visit or her hundredth. She provides the upmost care, and never rushes. She shares time with your dog because she wants to, not because she has to. She has fantastic communication and truly goes above and beyond every time. I will continue to book with Caitlyn for as long as she lets me!!”


6. Austin O.

“Austin is our go-to! He takes great care of our two cats and is super willing to adjust to their needs/wants to minimize stress and keep them as happy as they can be until we return home.”


7. Ashlee M.
“Ashlee took really good care of our girls while we were away. highly recommend!”


8. Amanda Keli G.

“Amanda has been amazing!! This is the first time we have been away from Olive, and Amanda made us so comfortable. Sending pics, and daily check ins. Thank you Amanda! Will be contacting you next time. :)”


9. Alexis G.


“Alexis was great! Watched my kitty for FIVE weeks while I was on vacation. Even went to the store and got some more food when my chunker ate it all? my kitty loves her would for sure have her again ?”


10. Sarah T.

“Sarah was great taking care of our new dog. She is communicative and accommodating. Our fur babies love her visits. She also takes the best pictures.”


11. Caleb V.

“Caleb did a great job and was flexible when my schedule changed. Pookie and Belvedere enjoyed his company. Highly recommend.”




12. Meagan N.
“Meagan is like a sanctuary for dogs. For the entire time I have known her, Meagan has had a dog and also volunteered to walk dogs at the local shelter. Her heart is with the canine world, and she is absolutely the first person I would ask to take care of my dog when I am out of town. I cannot speak highly enough of Meagan. She is an amazing and compassionate person who would take excellent care of other’s pets!”




13. Kendra M.

“Kendra is so wonderful! She noticed that my cat was out of food and gave him more for me. And my dog really emits her visits too! We’ll be requesting her services again, I highly recommended her if you need any help with your fur babies!! and... She is always right on time”


14. Jennifer H.

“This was my first time using Rover and Jennifer was very friendly! She sent lots of pictures of my dogs which I loved. Will definitely be using her again!”


15. Kyle T.

“10/10 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I cannot say enough about Kyle! He was amazing with my cats, his updates were incredible, and he definitely went above and beyond! I struggle leaving my cats for an extended period of tim and he put my mind at ease!”


16. LillyAnn V.
About: I love all types of animals. I have experience taking care of horses, pigs, cats, dogs, and even small rodents! I have multiple years experience working in veterinary clinics, doggy day cares, and even my own personal animals. I have taken 3 years of veterinary classes as well. I truly love animals like they are my own. I’m currently working part time learning how to be a saleswoman! So I have plenty of time to cuddle and love on your furry loved ones! I love going on walks, playing with toys, giving kisses, brushing, and giving treats! I currently only have cats, 3 of my own, but I have had a dog when I was a kid and know how to take care of them! I will take any precautions you want and am not limited to any working style. I will do what you want me to do and what the animal is comfortable with! I know how to read body language and give proper precautions if needed. I’ve dealt with stressed dogs/cats and happy ones too!


17. Beth S.
“Beth has dog sat for us many times. Our golden-doodle, Koda loves going to Beth’s house. She treats him like her own. If your looking for a responsible, caring and experienced dog watcher Beth is it. She’s the best.”


18. Sylvia S.

“Sylvia did a great job checking in on my puppy, Max! We met up the day before to show her around and go over everything she needed to know to take him on a walk, feed him, and play with him for a while while I was out. She asked great questions and provided updates while she was there! I’ll definitely be reaching out to her again in the future.”


19. Abbie W.
About: I’ve been around animals my whole life and have adopted both of my fur babies. I care for all animals-no matter the breed and will treat your babies like they’re my own! I’m available for walking and drop in visits any day of the week and would be able to stay with your fur babies on the weekends in your home! 🐶 Pets are most comfortable in their own home, which is why I will come to you! Let me know their routine and I will accommodate for you!


20. Molly L.

“Molly consistently gave us updates and pictures of how Daisy was doing while we were away. We felt totally confident Daisy was receiving the best care possible. We will definitely book with Molly again! Thank you!”
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Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in Ankeny on Rover as of Jan 2025 was about $18 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A cat sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your cat’s needs.
As of Jan 2025, there are 218 cat sitters in Ankeny. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect cat sitter near you. As a reminder, cat sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your cat’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple cat sitters about your booking. Typically, 91% of Ankeny cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters in Ankeny have an average of 13 years of experience. Cat sitters with repeat customers have an average of 8 repeat clients. Experience can vary from cat sitter to cat sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare cat sitters in Ankeny.
Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Ankeny cat sitters are happy to take care of your cat while you’re at work, on vacation, or unavailable for the day, even if all you need is a quick drop-in! Your cat sitter will stop by to feed, play with, and snuggle your cat as many times a day as you like. And the best part? Your cat gets to stay on their home turf.
There are 218 cat sitters in Ankeny on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Ankeny, 93% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 98% offer medication administration, and 90% have experience with senior cats and cats with special needs. We know each cat is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect cat sitter near you. As a reminder, cat sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your cat’s safety.
Yes! Cat sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your cat sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your cat sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your cat is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your cat sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your cat sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your cat sitter’s cancellation policy.
